out of hours Support and Emergency Information

In a life-threatening medical emergency, a fire or a physical threat to life, first call the emergency services by dialling 999.

When on campus, in the event of an emergency, Security Services should always be informed on their 24-hour emergency number 0113 812 3165. 

Please contact Security Services in the event that you experience any other emergency when you are in a university building. For example, if you:

• Need a first aider
• Need to report a crime
• Smell gas
• Become trapped in a lift (please use the emergency bell)
• Are locked in a building (after hours)

Call 0113 812 3165

If you are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide and you are worried about your immediate safety, you should access help straight away from Accident and Emergency (A&E) or by phoning 999.  Here are the details of the A&E departments in Leeds:

• Leeds General Infirmary A&E Department, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX.  Telephone: 0113 243 2799
• St James’ Hospital A&E Department, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF.   Telephone: 0113 243 3144

If you are not a Leeds resident, visit the NHS A&E finder page.

In case of overdose, ingesting poison or suffering serious injury you must seek immediate medical help by dialling 999. You should do this even if you do not feel poorly; the effects of an overdose can be delayed by hours (even days) and can be very serious.

If you feel that your situation is not an emergency but you need urgent support, it is important that you contact your GP (General Practitioner), phone NHS 111 (available 24 hours), or visit the NHS page on accessing mental health services and urgent help.  

For information about registering with a GP, please visit the NHS Find a GP page.

If you are experiencing domestic or honour-based abuse, the following services can provide immediate support and information:

• If you are concerned about your immediate safety or someone else, you can contact the emergency services by dialling 999.
• Refuge (support for women and children): freephone 24-hour domestic abuse helpline - 0808 2000 247, live chat (Monday to Friday 15.00 to 22.00) or send a message. 
• Respect (Men's advice line): 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday 10.00 to 17.00),  email support (Monday to Friday 09.00 to 17.00) or webchat (Wednesdays 10.00 to 11.30 and Thursdays 14.00 to 16.00).
• Galop (support for LGBT+ people): 0800 999 5428 (Monday to Thursday, 10.00 to 20.30 and Friday 10.00 to 16.30), email support (24 hour) or webchat (24 hour).
• LDVS: 0800 999 5428 (24 hour helpline) or email support (24 hour)
• The Survivor's Handbook
• If you, or someone you know (student, colleague or visitor) has experienced unacceptable behaviour, you can let us know anonymously or provide your contact details and access support through Support, Report, Respect
• LBU's Police Liaison Officer, Mark Fox, works across both Headingley and City campuses to provide advice and support to students and to investigate any potential police matters (07872358458, mark.fox@leedsbeckett.ac.uk, or mark.fox@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk)

If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, or know someone else who has, the following services can provide immediate support and information. You can also visit our Support Report Respect webpage for further information on the support for student and colleague victims of harassment, bullying or sexual misconduct:

• LBU's Police Liaison Officer, Mark Fox, works across both Headingley and City campuses to provide advice and support to students and to investigate any potential police matters (07872358458, mark.fox@leedsbeckett.ac.uk, or mark.fox@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk)
• SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)  - Hazlehurst Centre (Leeds) - 0330 223 3617 (24-hour). To find details of other SARCs the UK, visit the NHS website.
• SARSVL (Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds) - 0808 802 3344 or text 0786 0022 880
• Victim Support - support line: 0808 168 9111 or live chat.